Centre imposing E20 without any scientific assessment: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday challenged the Central government to make public any scientific research report before the implementation of E20 petrol.

The AAP supremo alleged the Centre imposed E20 without any scientific assessment and would similarly push E50, while those raising concerns are being intimidated into silence. 

Mr. Kejriwal alleged that the PM is forcing ethanol on the country under pressure from US President Donald Trump, disregarding scientific evidence in the process. He further added that the Prime Minister has never valued science, engineering, or research and is driven solely by a hidden agenda. 

“Today, even if someone buys a new E20-compatible vehicle, the government will eventually force E50 petrol into it and damage that as well. The government is also planning to introduce ethanol blending in diesel. Therefore, people should avoid purchasing new petrol or diesel vehicles for the next few years,” he said. 

The AAP supremo also alleged that his Instagram account has been restricted under pressure from the Modi government and every voice raised against the paper leak and E-20 petrol is being suppressed.

“Instagram has sent me a notice saying that my account has been suppressed and restricted in India. I tried calling them to find out why this was done, but no one gave me any explanation. I asked how this could be fixed, but no one had an answer. I also sent emails, but I did not receive any response,” Mr. Kejriwal said in a post on X. 

“If they can do this to me, I can only imagine what they must be doing to ordinary people. As soon as I raised this issue, I started receiving numerous messages and phone calls from people saying that their accounts had also been suppressed. It has come to light that the Central Government is pressuring Meta and Instagram to suppress the accounts of anyone who speaks against PM Modi, raises questions about E20-blended fuel, or speaks about the examination leaks,” he added.